New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-02
BY ALFRED X. CALHOUN.
In NEw.yORK AND CALIFORN

to have OF blasting every life that he associated
consequences OF his evil deeds News came at length
that Keyser living on the Pacific Coast UNDER an
establishing the Commodorcs claims to large estate In
New-York. IL was decided that Marion Nelsonwtne
promis-shoud 20 to California and Iose papers
learn where they could be found before nyohg te
Commodore to Mr.. Nelson explains itself-A. r. CT
"WgILAYD HOUSE, YecYork.
any DEAR MARION: Come TO my hotel at once L
wish TO Introduce you to Mr. Robert Pmpton just from
the raC!tc Coast and old schoolmatc OF mne whom
near r' having him for brotheriniaw in which event
your name would not have been Nesonl MI. fYmpton.
has kindly volunteered 10 give you letters To friends OF
his in California who may be OF service to you in your
proposed search. My friend appears to be somewhat
he is psverheess sure that that arch-end ia in
part Of California We may well wish the man dead put
volvng all your property and mnc or else knowledge
their whereabouts.
any govt is very much better, and II should 60 on
improving AT this rate will up anchor and be In Cali
forna before you have found moGring therc and ,,ero
"Mr. Plympton Is TO dine with me today ana there
Your anectionate uncle,
CHARLES DORIAN"
The above letter was delivered by District Messenger
boy 10 Marion Nelson his office in Park Row. and he
Commodore Charles Dorian. United States Navy re-
tired lived in comfortable bachelor quarters at The
Welland" In the Navy Register his age set down
at sxty-four but lie did not look it by hfteen years
His equity foot and high color suggested good living
His face kindly but there was set to the lips anu
CLINT in his gray eyes. when his nephew came in, that
told OF courage and tenacity. 49,
Commodore began, before his nephew had time TO sit
down. lie has large acquaintance on mat coast ana
You remember when he escaped after the asco In Cuba
followed him to China He was reported killed Y tne
passed. then the letter from Detective Burns,
T 6cmR i he had cot Sr cs% H IN s Il %% '
Uncle Charles, what would you de II you were tnis
asked Marion Nelson. with calmness that in strk-
ing contrast with the Commodore's excited manner.
I'D kill him as would mad dog"
And so destroy the chance OF securing the papers
that TO establish our right TO the Senior estate
But, merciul Hcaveni when recall what have
suffered the hands OF that mouster II wonder that
going mad every time / think about IT, But for this
man. I-you-all Of our family-would be rich But II IL
nS5 the TeA'A-n0' do not care Tor h''-~' can Sun
Then the Commodore dropped his foot and bent for
"His the nWrdcr. Marion keiso"-ne murder Of your
Orgndparens-" Jgiher and ny nnooe, ill.,, ,...
said waiter, advancing with a card
Mr.. Plympton." said the Commodore, as he glanced
at the card. Show him up at once"
Mr.. Plympton entered and was Introduced ny the
Mr. Piympion looked like doctor. though he was
lawyer OF long stand ing and as we shall see, man OF
From the very nrst Marion Nelson. though naturally
very frank himself looked with suspicion ON his unces
Mr. Piympton was delighted 10 meet Marion. and ho
bad explanatory things 10 say and many ohaiiang
Dorian.
During the dinner which followed soon nftcr his
entrance Mr.. Plympton said 10 MarlOn
have written number OF letters, introducing you TO
which hope you may ind OF use; though need say
that present ut least ~ viii be better not 10 tell
s sny 81 these gentlemen your real reason Or visiting N''
First.ra,e advicc!" exclaimed the Commodore.
But you. Plynpton, Marion ba. ~ level head
his shoulders any man In The city OF twice MS age
Marion laughed, aud he said he thought ne could he
prndent-with a very great effort.
want you particularly TO visit Judge EobeIts who
has a magnificent estate; which he calls Wa,demeer.
i.tp Tho. IIflgo lue IA
other enyable possessions daughter. Miss Ieneyer:
whom even our bellies conrode To be the brightest and
beautiful girl the coast The prospect OF great
fortune does not lessen her attractions and have every
TO believe she still roans In maiden meditation
And Mr.. Plympton, stopped to touch his glass TO
Marion- and drink 10 his success.
hut the subject prominent In Commodore
Dorlans mind could not be kept long IN allegiance For
wronged him. for the who had wrongcd and
ragged all people who had given him their trust lie
"You remember Keyser and you should he able TO
recognize him. plynpton " YOU ever run across him.
ten years he talks IL he All. Burns Is
sIelthhound; but then pay him for IT,
do know Burns" said Lawyer
PlymPton; ." hut u he gets ahead OF Dick Keyser he
lost his courage and cunning with his youth"
Marion Nelson in due time reached San Francisco.
long in his uncc's employ, at the Palace Hotel aud
together they TO decide what was best 20 be
done, after they sure they had located Richard
Feeling that David Burns whom by the way. he had
~
day or two. Marion at once started out to deliver his
letters OF introduction.
letter 10 Judge Roberts, OF Waldemecr and the advice OF
every ono was TO present by all means ON every side
he heard nothing but praises Of Judge Roberta and his
beautiful daughter. Gencyieyc.
The Judge was rich; the Judge cultured; the Judge
az the head of every great enterprise and the fore
most IN all good works
There never had been more beautiful place on earth
than Madcmecr since the angel closed the gates OF Eden
behind Adam and Eve.
California fun Of the most beautiful girls in the
hfI Rnl ala nLann f Utfh
a kindly familiarity "a Miss Jennie was superior
h, the on IA, OF her %ss the snSags OF nsI
rivalry hid their heads when her mentioned.
Is IL to be wondered at that Marion Nelson after hav
ing had all these things repeated to him and
again, should be seized with a strong desire present
his letter OF introduction TO Judge Roberts at Waldo
After nearly week Of waiting for David Burns at The
Palace Hotel Marion thought he would inquire at Police
Here c learned that the officers knew Mr. Burns very
The general belief was that he had entered the Govern
ment Secret Service.
Much annoyed by the failure OF Mr. Burns TO meet
him., as had been expected Marion at once started for
He was met by it's princeIy owner at the station
Judge Roberts Was man Of mo.t delightful maDners
the places OF interest, but he spoke 10 Marion great
deal about the East, which he had not visited IN thirty
years, and about Commodore Dorian. OF whom he had
heard great deal when he was in command OF tho naval
station at San Francisco twenty eight years before
prsed TO see many groups OF young people playing at
outdoor games or wandering through the orange and
ave have always a good many visitors. but at this
time there are more than usual Tomorrow is my
daughters twentieth birthday. and friends
distance and all neghbors preparing to celebrate
the event"
There seemed to be army of servants men and
women, about the place.
=" II You cannot feel at that you are at home"
said the judge when appeared to guide Marion
10 bis room. - rest assured You among friends,
anxious TO make you feel at home"
Truly Waldcnecr and Its master had not been misrep
resented That night Marion wrote TO his uncle:
This IN fairy land "A dream. To remain hero for
any length OF time would be 10 lose sight OF the great
object that brought me to this coast hope David
Burns will show UP and help 10 tear myself away,
by pointing out where Keyser Is to be found"
The splendid appointments OF this prinoey residence
quite In keeping with It's magnificent surroundings.
BY the time Marion dressed for supper the judge
came TO his and took him down stairs and Intro
duced him 90 Mrs Roberts and Miss Geneyievehe too
called her Jennie and to her friends.
Mrs. Roberts beautiful. dark.eyed, whitehared
lady, with sad intellectual face, " she had lost sight
OF The hlessngs that srro hersef In thinking OF